Pauline A. Richardson

ATHOL- Pauline A. Richardson, age 65, of Athol died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus of Worcester, MA. Pauline was born June 16, 1950 in Athol. She is the daughter of the late John L. and the late Doris (Britt) Costa. Pauline lived in Athol most of her life attending New Salem Academy. She worked as a Certified Home Health Aide for Catholic Charities and Community Health Service for several years. She also holds a certificate as a Therapeutic Parent Aide. She was a member of the Orange Kiwanis Club, Future Homemakers of America while in High School. She enjoyed music, dancing, cooking, crocheting, playing cards, cake decorating and especially spending time with friends. She is survived by one daughter: Jackie L. Richardson of Marion, SC; one grandson, Richard Brown, Jr. of Salisbury, NC; one sister: Chris Costa of Erving, and two brothers: Floyd Costa and his wife Karen of Danielson, CT and Paul Costa and his wife Carol of Florida and many nieces and nephews. Pauline is predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Richardson, Jr., two sisters, Corrine and Lorraine and two brothers, Lawrence and Chet. Services will be private. To send an online condolence please visit mackfamilyfh.com. Higgins-O’Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main Street, Athol, is directing arrangements.